Serving businesses since 1703

Foundation of the Brussels Chamber of Commerce, by order of Philip V of Spain.

Merchants and artisans unite to promote trade and defend their interests.

Private Status

Abolition by the government of Chambers with public status. Creation of a Chamber of Commerce with private status under the impetus of Antoine Dansaert. Delhaize and Solvay were among the founding members.

Renaissance under Napoléon

After being dissolved in 1795 following the French Revolution, the Chamber was re-established by Napoleon in 1802 with a view to stimulating trade, which was losing momentum during this unstable period.

Brussels goes international 

The Chamber began issuing certificates of origin for exports, thereby strengthening Brussels’ position in world trade, in the year that Brussels hosted the World’s Fair

The birth of the UEB

36 leading companies establish the Union of Brussels Enterprises (UEB) to represent Brussels-based businesses in a rapidly changing Belgium.

Creation of the Brussels-Capital Region

With the creation of the Region, the UEB becomes the official voice of employers, tasked with representing businesses within the new regional structures.

Avenue Louise 500 

The CCIB and the UEB now share the same address, reflecting a natural alignment based on shared interests

The Alliance​

The CCIB and the UEB sign a partnership agreement, pool their resources, and adopt a shared identity: Beci – Brussels Enterprises Commerce and Industry.​

A new identity

BECI becomes Beci : it is no longer an acronym, but a true brand. A coat of arms, a symbol of unity, pride, and support for Brussels entrepreneurs.